ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Three Rockwall ISD seniors have been recognized for their commitment to education with scholarships through the district’s “Grow Your Own” initiative, a partnership between the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA), Rockwall Education Foundation (REF), and ROCK after-school program. Alexis Crispin from Rockwall High School, and Judith Zavala […]
Rockwall, TX (May 12, 2025) – On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Rockwall High School Robotics team, Full Metal Jackets (FMJ) FRC 1296, gathered along State Highway 66 for a community clean-up day on a newly adopted stretch of highway. The highway adoption project, initiated by FMJ team member Phoebe Ishmael, serves to further the […]
Hello summer, hello good news! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 20 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week. Can’t wait? Click the cover image below to check out the digital version now. Blue Ribbon News is Rockwall County’s number one source for uplifting […]
President of the CASA Board of Directors Sandra Ownby, left, and Board Member of the Year Don Prentiss. ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on May 3, 2025, at Divine Peace Church in Rockwall, marking the beginning of National Foster Care Month. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Join Rockwall Art League and Rockwall County Master Gardeners for PopUp in the Plaza, Saturday May 17 from 11am to 3pm in San Jacinto Plaza. Rockwall Art League will feature a Pop Up Exhibit & Sale with 15 local artists, Plein In The Plaza, Photo Walks on the Square and […]
Rockwall, TX (May 10, 2025) – Maddie Weir is our final Stingerette Senior Spotlight! She is the daughter of Crystal and Brandon Weir, and a proud three-year member of the team. Maddie has been a standout leader, serving as Captain for the 2024–2025 year after leading as a Lieutenant during the 2023–2024 season. Known for […]
Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2025) – Alli Leff is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. She is the daughter of Susie and Ryan Leff and a three-year member of the team. Alli currently serves as First Lieutenant for the 2024–2025 year and holds several prestigious titles, including Miss High Kick, Positive Polly, and Miss Perfect Beautiful. […]
Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Haedyn Holt is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Haedyn is the daughter of Jennifer and Daylan Holt. She is a three-year member of the team and currently serves as a Lieutenant for the 2024–2025 year. Haedyn is celebrated for her leadership, academic excellence, and her dedication to both performance […]
Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Ann McNabb’s remarkable 89-year journey came to a peaceful end on April 14, 2025. Born on March 1, 1936, Ann lived a life defined by service, hard work, and hospitality. Ann is survived by her children, Jack “Bryan” McNabb Jr., Bruce McNabb, Meg (McNabb) McKniff, and Amy (McNabb) Van […]
Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Rockwall Busy Bs 4-H Club has been busy this year in their community service and fundraising efforts. Members chose to donate a portion of their fundraising proceeds to the Metroplex Concerns Of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a non-profit organization which provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives […]